Seventh Generation Guide

Keeping up with your to-do list is a never-ending chore. Just when you’ve finished the dishes, the pile of laundry that needs washing seems to beckon. With so much to get done every day, you don't want to have to worry about the household products and supplies you use—and how they impact your health, as well as Mother Earth’s.

Consider this: every year, the United States sends 500 million tons of solid hazardous waste to landfills and puts 3 million tons of toxic chemicals into the air and water. On an individual basis, the average American produces approximately 1,609 pounds of waste each year. There are certain products we just can’t live without (from laundry detergent to dish soap, baby wipes to maxi pads), and therefore, making informed, eco-conscious decisions when we head to the store is vital to cutting down the number of hazardous materials released into the environment annually and reducing the size of our carbon footprints.

Get the job done with Seventh Generation’s complete line of environmentally responsible, biodegradable, and non-toxic household products and supplies. Not only do you know exactly what you’re getting (the company clearly lists each ingredient of every product), but you also save trees and reduce petroleum consumption just by buying a Seventh Generation product versus a synthetic alternative. What’s more, Seventh Generation household paper-products and trash bags are made from recycled materials. It doesn’t get much easier, or more natural, to use environmentally-friendly products and reduce hazardous waste.

Remember, it isn’t just about correcting the damage done to our health and the environment in the here and now. It’s also about making the world a cleaner, greener place for generations to come.

Top 10 Green Tips

1. Get to Know your Products and Supplies

Just like you wouldn’t put anything in your mouth, you shouldn’t buy a household product that you aren’t completely certain is not only effective, but also non-toxic to you and the earth. Do your research before committing to a brand or product. If it’s good for you, the company won’t have anything to hide. Seventh Generation keeps its lists of ingredients readily available.

2. Start with the Basics

Reduce the amount of chemicals in your home by replacing synthetic cleaners with natural, non-toxic products. Then consolidate your cleaning supplies by using only the products you need to get the job done. For example, instead of using several cleaners to scrub down the kitchen, stick with one natural all-purpose cleaner.

3. Clean to Your Health

Reduce allergies and asthma in your household in one quick, easy move. Swap out your chemical detergent for something truly free and clear of fragrances, dyes, and masking agents. Take a deep breath, it won't harm you anymore.

4. Make One Person’s Trash…

Ever wonder where recycled material goes after you’ve sent it packing on garbage day? Give it a chance to do some good by buying eco-friendly supplies made from recycled material. It takes 40% less energy to produce Seventh Generation’s trash bags than virgin plastic bags. Now that’s something to treasure.

5. The Choice is Personal

Staying happy and healthy starts with using the best personal hygiene products available. Keep baby green, clean, and dry with Seventh Generation’s line of chlorine-free baby-care products. Ladies, go chlorine-free with organic cotton tampons and maxi pads.

6. Get The Greenest Clean

Keep these five pointers in mind as you get ready to give your home a seasonal scrub down. Looking for a little extra direction? Get an A to Z green cleaning resource for a step-by-step guide.

7. Encourage Yourself and Challenge Others

Going green isn’t just eco-responsible, in a time when gas is priced at a premium, it can be much less expensive, too. Just by washing laundry in cold water, for example, you can save as much as $70 a year on your energy bill. Need added incentive? Take a pledge and ask friends and family to do it with you.

8. No Clipping Required

Save on everyday eco-friendly essentials without lifting a finger. Become a Seventh Generation Nation member and receive coupons and specials.

9. Make a Difference, See the Results

There is no greater feeling than actually seeing the difference your green choices make. Find out how many trees and how many gallons of petroleum your Seventh Generation purchases (yes, yours!) help save. And remember that every eco-friendly decision matters, even the small ones.

10. Pass It On

By selecting natural, biodegradable, and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic household products and supplies, you aren’t just making the world a better place now, you’re making it a better place for everyone that follows, too. Babies take in everything they touch. Protecting them by using products that are free of harsh chemicals ensures their health, as well as Mother Earth’s. Follow these smart, eco-friendly tips for raising happy, healthy babies. One day they’ll do for their kids what you did for them.